Ireland Case No. 23461Assault · Co. Kildare · 30 Apr 2022
Kilcullen man prosecuted for assault at Punchestown Racecourse
Joseph Lawlor, 55, of Kilcullen, was prosecuted at Naas District Court for alleged assault at Punchestown Racecourse on 30 April 2022, where he allegedly tried to punch a woman but hit her husband instead. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to 8 February 2023 to establish whether a victim impact statement would be available.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was assaulted at Punchestown Racecourse during the annual National Hunt fixture in April. (kildarenow.com)
- whatJoseph Lawlor, 55, of 1026 Nicholastown, Kilcullen, was prosecuted for alleged assault at the venue on April 30 at 6.45pm. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe defendant was out socialising with friends and got into an argument. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe defendant tried to punch a woman but hit her husband instead. (kildarenow.com)
- whatMedical treatment was not required as a result of the incident. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationSgt Hanrahan was unaware whether the victim had made a statement. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant indicated he had €300 in court and wanted the case heard. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to February 8 to establish whether a victim impact statement would be available. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Dec2022KILDARE: Man assaulted at Punchestown racing festival - claim
First court appearance at Naas District Court; case adjourned to 8 February 2023 for a victim impact statement.
suspect, Joseph Lawlor, 55, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Lawlorvictim, male